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80% of users find it easier to talk about feelings or ask for help after using the service.
6 –12 months post-counselling, which revealed: 80% now find it easier to talk about feelings or ask for help
Service · Metric statement · From Stop.breathe.think. — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 5
The most common presenting issues are anxiety (38%) and low mood (25%).
The most common presenting issues were anxiety (38%) and low mood (25%), alongside trauma (8%), anger (7%), overwhelm (7%), fear or panic attacks (4%), relationships (5%), stress (3%) and grief (3%). Additionally, 30% of those supported were neurodivergent and 7% identified as LGBTQIA+.
Service · Metric statement · From Stop.breathe.think. — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 5
The majority of users are female (62%), followed by male (36%).
Most participants were aged 13–17 (49%), with 39% aged 8–12 and 12% aged 18–21. Referrals predominantly came from schools and youth organisations (62%), while 38% were parent or self-referrals. In terms of ethnicity, 72% identified as White, with smaller proportions from Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups (9%), Black backgrounds (9%), Asian backgrounds (5%), other ethnic groups (2%), and 3% not stated.
Service · Metric statement · From Stop.breathe.think. — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 5
The charity has provided support to over 4,000 children and young people since its founding in 2020.
Since 2020: 4,000+ children and young people supported
Service · Metric statement · From Stop.breathe.think. — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 4
Stop.Breathe.Think became an independent registered charity in July 2024.
As of July 1, 2024, Stop.Breathe.Think became an independent registered charity (No. 1206068), having previously operated as a programme under Switch180 (No. 1101030).
Governance · Policy statement · From Stop.breathe.think. — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 4
The charity aims to connect social care, healthcare, and education to strengthen national mental health support.
Connect social care, healthcare, and education to strengthen national mental health support.
Strategic · Policy statement · From Stop.breathe.think. — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 4
Stop.Breathe.Think offers online counselling for children aged 8-21 who cannot afford or access support quickly.
Stop.Breathe.Think is a game changing mental health charity offering online counselling to those aged 8 -21, who cannot afford or access support quickly. No wait times and available nationally, we provide vital support to those who need it right now.
Service · Policy statement · From Stop.breathe.think. — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 4
The charity's financial statements were approved by the trustees on January 4, 2026.
These financial statements were approved by the Trustees Name of Trustee Signed on behalf of the Trustees Date of Approval Hannah Smart H Smart 04/01/2026
Governance · Procedural statement · From Cameron's Companions — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 6
The charity's financial statements show a total of £317,692 in unrestricted funds as at March 31, 2025.
Total funds carried forward 317,692 - 317,692
Financial · Metric statement · From Cameron's Companions — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 6
Cameron's Companions adopts a risk-averse strategy in the investment of its funds.
The Charity adopts a risk averse strategy in the investment of its funds. All cash is held at retail banks in current accounts, savings accounts or fixed term bonds.
Financial · Policy statement · From Cameron's Companions — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
The charity's financial statements show unrestricted reserves of £317,692 at the end of March 2025.
At 31st March 2025 the total of unrestricted reserves of the charity was £317,692. All reserves will be distributed in accordance with the charity’s objectives.
Financial · Metric statement · From Cameron's Companions — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
Cameron's Companions has attracted supporters who have carried out sponsored activities, resulting in donations totalling £288,063.
The Charity has been successful in attracting supporters to carry out a number of sponsored activities, resulting in sizeable donations. Together with the donation of funds from the previous Unincorporated Association this has resulted in donations totalling £288,063 for the period.
Financial · Metric statement · From Cameron's Companions — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
The charity's financial statements for the year ending March 2025 show an income of £354,029 and expenditure of £36,337.
In the extended financial year to 2025 the charity had an income of £354,029 and an expenditure of £36,337. At 31st March 2025 the total of unrestricted reserves of the charity was £317,692.
Financial · Metric statement · From Cameron's Companions — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
Cameron's Companions has a robust system of internal controls and comprehensive insurance policies.
The Charity has in place systems of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mismanagement or loss, these include comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Cameron's Companions — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The charity's objectives include providing free counselling and support services for those with mental ill health, particularly boys and men in England and Wales.
The objects of the Charity are the relief of those in need, by way of mental ill health including but not limited to boys and men within England and Wales, through the provision of access to free counselling and support services.
Service · Policy statement · From Cameron's Companions — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
Cameron's Companions has a constitution that governs its operations and objectives.
Cameron's Companions is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered as a charity and governed in accordance with its constitution on 27th October 2023.
Governance · Policy statement · From Cameron's Companions — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
Cameron's Companions raises funds through donations and fundraising events.
The Charity raises funds by seeking donations and organising fund-raising events.
Financial · Policy statement · From Cameron's Companions — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The trust for investment remained constant at £2,713,786 throughout the reporting period.
Trust for investment 2,713,786 - 2,713,786
Financial · Observational claim · From Benevolent Fund of the Incorporated Society of Musicians — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2025, pages 25-26
The unapplied total return increased by £52,743 in the reporting period.
Net movement in the reporting period - 52,743 52,743
Financial · Observational claim · From Benevolent Fund of the Incorporated Society of Musicians — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2025, page 25
The total expenditure on charitable activities in 2025 was £190,287.
Charitable activities 3 190,287 - - 190,287 166,953
Financial · Observational claim · From Benevolent Fund of the Incorporated Society of Musicians — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2025, page 17